Don't Work Here - Lawn Specialist TruGreen Employee Review

1.0
18 June 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent benefits, eight week lay off in the winter for those who like the down time, solo work that allows you to have most of the day to yourself, meeting interesting people, fair vacation plan

Cons

Horrible management that seems to be hired more on who is friends with who and not how competent they are to lead, and awful regional staff that manages from behind a desk and not the field. Technicians and sales people are treated like peons and slaves. Complaints are ignored, thinking outside the box is frowned upon because 'it's not the Trugreen way'. Problems go unfixed for weeks, months, sometimes even years. Overtime pay for technicians is a joke. Goals are ridiculously unachievable unless a person enjoys working 12 to 14 hour days six days a week. Spray techs are often pushed to make unethical choices regarding spray treatments to customer's properties so the daily production goal can be hit. Sales people are pushed to sell, sell, sell regardless of proper expectations or honesty. There's little room for advancement in the company, unless you're willing to compromise your integrity.

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5.0
14 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great entry level sales career

Cons

Hard High qoutas Low base pay

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TruGreen Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience with TruGreen and for your time with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the role to be a strong entry point into a sales career, as providing opportunities for growth and development is something we value. We also understand that sales roles can be challenging, with performance expectations and goals that require dedication and resilience. Our quotas are designed to support both individual success and overall business growth, and we continually evaluate our compensation structure to remain competitive within the industry. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future career endeavors.
2.0
5 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The only pro I had was my local branch manager with awesome The rest of the company is awful

Cons

Forced to work long hours, forced to work in weather, the company does not care about state laws and regulations. really only cares about the revenue.

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